2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO automatic transmission fluid

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Instruments and Controls 149
Transmission Fluid
Temperature :Shows the
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Trailer Brake : On vehicles with the
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
(ITBC) system, the trailer brake
display appears in the DIC.
TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer
gain setting. This setting can be
adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either
a trailer connected or disconnected.
TRAILER OUTPUT shows the
power output to the trailer any time
a trailer with electric brakes is
connected. Output is displayed as a
bar graph. Dotted lines may appear
in the OUTPUT display if a trailer is
not connected.
Off Road : Displays vehicle pitch
and roll information, road wheel
angle, and four-wheel drive (4WD)
status. Follow Distance :
If equipped, the
current follow time to the vehicle
ahead is displayed as a time value
on this page.
Driver Assistance : If equipped,
shows information for Lane Keep
Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision
Alert (FCA).
Info Page Options : Scroll to
choose which info pages appear on
the DIC. Press the thumbwheel to
select or deselect.
Blank Page : Shows no
information.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view. If equipped with HUD, some
information about the operation of
the vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. The image is projected
through the HUD lens on top of the
instrument panel. The information
appears as an image focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image
as a parking aid, you may
misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio, and the units of
measurement is changed through
the instrument cluster. See
“Settings” in the infotainment
manual and “Options”under
Instrument Cluster 0124.

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Driving and Operating 219
Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.
Caution
A transmission or engine oil hot
message may display if the
automatic transmission fluid or
engine oil is too hot. Driving
under this condition can damage
the vehicle. Stop and idle the
engine to cool the engine oil or
automatic transmission fluid.
These messages will clear when
the engine oil or transmission
fluid has cooled sufficiently.D :
This position is for normal
driving. It provides the best fuel
economy. If more power is needed
for passing, press the accelerator
pedal down.
. When going less than about
55 km/h (35 mph), push the
accelerator pedal about
halfway down.
. When going about 55 km/h
(35 mph) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
By doing this, the vehicle shifts
down to the next gear and has
more power.
Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode
when towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, driving on steep hills,
or driving off-road. Shift the
transmission to a lower gear if the
transmission shifts too often.
Downshifting the transmission in
slippery road conditions could result
in skidding. See “Skidding”under
Loss of Control 0187. The vehicle has a shift stabilization
feature that adjusts the transmission
shifting to the current driving
conditions in order to reduce rapid
upshifts and downshifts. This shift
stabilization feature is designed to
determine, before making an
upshift, if the engine is able to
maintain vehicle speed by analyzing
things such as vehicle speed,
throttle position, and vehicle load.
If the shift stabilization feature
determines that a current vehicle
speed cannot be maintained, the
transmission does not upshift and
instead holds the current gear.
In some cases, this could appear to
be a delayed shift, however the
transmission is operating normally.
If the engine or transmission detects
an impending hot fluid condition, the
transmission may upshift to limit
temperatures. Downshifts may also
be prevented. Normal operation
may continue unless the display
indicates there is a hot condition
and engine should be idled.

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Vehicle Care 323
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 324
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 325
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 337
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 340
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 347
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . 350
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . 352
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Battery - North America . . . . . . 354
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . 357
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 358
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 359
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 360
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 361
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 361
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . 362
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 366
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 366
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 366
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block (Left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 377
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381

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Vehicle Care 339
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
When to Check and Change
Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is usually not necessary to check
the transmission fluid level. The only
reason for fluid loss is a
transmission leak or overheated
transmission. This vehicle is not
equipped with a transmission fluid
level dipstick. There is a special
procedure for checking and
changing the transmission fluid in
these vehicles. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be
done at the dealer. Contact the
dealer for additional information or
the procedure can be found in the
service manual. SeePublication
Ordering Information 0467.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission fluid may damage
the vehicle, and the damage may
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use the correct
automatic transmission fluid. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0448.
Change the fluid and filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals
listed in Maintenance Schedule
0 437. Be sure to use the
transmission fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0448.
Engine Air Filter Life
System
If equipped, this feature provides
the engine air filter ’s remaining life
and best timing for a change. The
timing to change an engine air filter
depends on driving and
environmental conditions.
When to Change the Engine
Air Filter
When the Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays a message to replace
the engine air filter at the next oil
change, follow this timing.
When the DIC displays a message
to replace the engine air filter soon,
replace the engine air filter at the
earliest convenience.
The system must be reset after the
engine air filter is changed.
If the DIC displays a message to
check the engine air filter system,
see your dealer.

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Service and Maintenance 443
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check
engine air filter life percentage and status.
Change engine air filter, if needed.
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Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air
filter life system, replace engine air cleaner
filter. (2)@ @@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.
(Except 2.7L L4 Turbo Engine)@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.
(2.7L L4 Turbo Engine Only)@ @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
For GVW under 3 900 kg (8,600 lb), change
transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@
For GVW over 3 900 kg (8,600 lb), change
transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@@@@

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448 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (6-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (8-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (10-Speed Transmission) DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant. SeeCooling System 0342.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 335.
Front and Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in
Canada 19257122).

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Service and Maintenance 449
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle See your dealer.
Hydraulic Brake System (Vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid) DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in
Canada 19353127). See
Brake Fluid0353.
Hydraulic Brake System (Vehicles with DOT 4 brake fluid) DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in
Canada 19299571). See
Brake Fluid0353.
Hydraulic Power Steering System (2500/3500 Series Only) GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 19329450, in Canada 19329451).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant. See your dealer.Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287).Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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482 Index
Appearance CareExterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 253
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . 266
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 168
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Battery - North America . . . . 354, 415
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 360
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Brake Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 137
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . 352
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 AutomaticEmergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 268
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 204 Bulb Replacement
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 366
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .325, 354, 415, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2